Unless you've been living under a rock, you will have heard of the Pokemon Go craze that is sweeping the world.

The challenge of the location-based game is for players to 'collect' Pokemon monsters on their phone, using an app that lets them know if the virtual reality creatures are lurking in real-life locations close by.

Now, for those who are truly committed to collecting all of the characters in the game, TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals has compiled a list of properties close to potential hot spots where you could encounter some unusual wild Pokémon.

The company has suggested a selection of waterside properties where gamers might be able to find water-type Pokémon like Psyduck and Magikarp, or rural locations where bug-type, flying-type and grass-type monsters all like to roman.

Read on to discover some of the website's most popular properties that could be hotspots for the illusive monsters...

Gamers keen to improve their chances of catching Psyduck, Poliwag and Magikarp in order to strengthen their water-type Pokémon arsenal should head to Ullswater Far Boathouse in the Lake District

Gamers keen to improve their chances of catching Psyduck, Poliwag and Magikarp in order to strengthen their water-type Pokémon arsenal should head here.

Poliwags are renowned for their active lifestyles, so with a picturesque lake that includes walking and cycling routes, boat hire facilities and a private mooring, don’t be surprised if your weekend away for two suddenly turns into a holiday for three.

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The historic boathouse with private mooring also offers a quiet spot to unwind and relax after a hard day of catching.

One bedroom (sleeps up to two), from £180 per night.

For water-type Pokémons, try Black Moon, Cornwall, England

Black Moon in Cornwall boasts an living room with large floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto views over St Ives bay - perfect for spotting water-type Pokémons

Black Moon boasts an living room with large floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto views over St Ives bay, so don't t be surprised if a romantic evening spent stargazing suddenly gets disturbed by a water-based monster like a Psyduck.

The romantic apartment also features a private cave snug area for when the game gets too much.

Perched on a rugged stone headland high above the sea, these cottages give players a great position from which they can spot any unsuspecting Pokémon

Rising from the stone ruins of nineteenth century Blackhouses, these beautiful turf-roof cottages were designed by award-winning architect Stuart Bagshaw.

Perched on a rugged stone headland high above the sea, giving players a great position from which they can spot any unsuspecting Pokémon, this location also provides sensational views and a great location for couples seeking a romantic retreat.

One bedroom (sleeps up to two), from £290 per night.

For grass-type Pokémons, try Moonrakers, Cornwall, England

Moonrakers is a luxury self catering home set in magnificent gardens, perfect for grass-type Pokémons

Grass-Type Pokémon like Oddish are renowned for taking care of flowers, plants and nature so are usually found lurking in attractive gardens.

Moonrakers is a luxury self catering home set in magnificent gardens, with sea views.

That means this trip will both allow opportunities to capture water-type Pokémon, but also grass-type Pokémon, giving you the best chance possible to take home such monsters as Bulbasaur and Tangela.

Five bedrooms (sleeps up to 12), from £1,225 per night.

For the rarest of Pokémon, try a luxury riverside apartment in central London, England

Major tourist attractions defined as ‘places of interest’ are a hotbed for Pokémon, so a city break in this luxury riverside apartment in central London could provide perfect opportunities for hunting

Major tourist attractions defined as ‘places of interest’ are a hotbed for Pokémon and can even attract the rare Dragon-Type Pokémon, such as Dratini, so city breaks could provide perfect opportunities for hunting.

With Drowzee, Jynx and others all being spotted outside Buckingham Palace in the last week, London could be the perfect place to base yourself for a city break of hunting.

Two bedrooms, sleeps five, from £500 per night

For bug-type Pokémons, head to a festival like Bestival and stay at Cedar Croft, Isle of Wight, England

Pokémon have already been popping up at festivals, so head to Bestival and stay at Cedar Croft on the Isle of Wight,

Pokémon have already been popping up at festivals and as grass-type, flying-type and bug-type Pokémons like Volbeat all love open grass space, they could be preparing to party there this year.

Gamers can enjoy this year’s Bestival whilst also fitting in some Pokémon-catching at the same time – with this gorgeous log cabin with sea views, they could also build up their water-type portfolio, too.